Adding Gateways to Cisco Unified Communications Manager

To enable Cisco Unified Communications Manager to manage IP telephony gateways in your network, you must first add each gateway to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager configuration database. The procedures, windows, and configuration settings for adding a gateway vary according to the gateway model that you are adding.

The following procedure describes how to add a new gateway in Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

Step 2 Click the Add New button. The Add a New Gateway window displays.

Step 3 From the Gateway Type drop-down list box, choose the gateway type that you want to add. The Device Protocol field may automatically get populated depending on gateway type that you choose.

Step 4 Click Next.

Step 5 In the following table, click the specific procedure for the gateway type that you are configuring. After you are in the correct procedure, start with the step where you enter the appropriate settings for that particular gateway type.

Adding a Cisco IOS MGCP Gateway

Use the following procedure to add and configure a Cisco IOS MGCP gateway to Cisco Unified Communications Manager. The following Cisco IOS gateways support MGCP:

•CiscoVG200 Voice Gateway

•VG224 Gateway

•Cisco IOS 362x, 364x, 366x Gateways

•Cisco IOS 3725 and 3745 Gateways

•Cisco IOS 26xx and 269x Gateways

•Cisco 2801, 2811, 2821, 2851, 3825, 3845 Gateways

•Cisco Catalyst 4000 Access Gateway Module

•Cisco Catalyst 4224 Voice Gateway Switch

•Communication Media Module

•Cisco IAD2400 gateways

Note Like other IOS MGCP gateways, MRP/ASI gateways may work with a Cisco Unified Communications Manager group that contains three Cisco Unified Communications Managers. ASI/MRP gateways testing occurs, however, with only one backup Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

Before You Begin

Before configuring a Cisco IOS MGCP gateway for use with Cisco Unified Communications Manager, you must configure the gateway by using the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI). For procedures and commands that are required to perform this configuration, refer to the configuration documentation that is supplied with the gateway.

Cisco IOS MGCP gateways support different device protocols for interfacing to the PSTN or other non-IP devices, depending on the gateway model and the type of installed network modules and voice interface cards (VICs). A subsequent web window provides configuration for these interfaces.

Step 12 After you finish configuring the endpoint and adding ports, you need to add the MGCP gateway device to a route group/route list or assign a route pattern to the gateway, so calls can be routed to the gateway.

Note You need to add the MGCP gateway to a route pattern only for outbound calling.

Adding Ports to an MGCP Gateway

The device protocols and port types that can be configured on MGCP gateways vary by the type of installed voice interface cards. This section contains the following procedures:

Step 8 To return to the main MGCP gateway configuration window for the gateway to which you just added the ports, choose Back to MGCP Configuration in the Related Links drop-down list box and click Go.

Step 8 To return to the main MGCP gateway configuration window for the gateway to which you just added the ports, choose Back to MGCP Configuration in the Related Links drop-down list box and click Go.

Adding a BRI Port to an MGCP Gateway

The device protocols and port types that you can configure on MGCP gateways vary by the type of installed voice interface cards (VICs). This section contains the procedures for adding a BRI port to an MGCP gateway.

Procedure

Step 1 To display the Find/List Gateways window, choose Device > Gateway, or if you have already located the MGCP gateway to which you want to add a port, skip to Step 4.

Step 2 To locate the MGCP gateway to which you want to add a BRI port, enter the appropriate search criteria.

Step 3 To display the configuration information for the chosen gateway, click the name of the desired gateway in the list.

Step 4 From the MGCP Configuration window, click the endpoint identifier of the BRI port that you want to configure.

Adding a Cisco IOS SCCP Gateway

Use the following procedure to add and configure a Cisco IOS SCCP gateway to Cisco Unified Communications Manager. The following Cisco IOS gateways support SCCP:

•Cisco IOS 269xGateways

•Cisco IOS 3725 and 3745 Gateways

•Cisco VG224 Gateway

Before You Begin

Configure a Cisco IOS SCCP gateway by adding the gateway first to Cisco Unified Communications Manager. Afterward, configure the gateway by using the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI). For procedures and commands that are required to perform this configuration, refer to the configuration documentation that is supplied with the gateway.

Procedure

Step 1 Choose Device > Gateway.

The Find and List Gateway window displays.

Step 2 Click Add New.

The Add a New Gateway window displays.

Step 3 From the Gateway Type drop-down list box, choose one of the following SCCP gateways:

•Cisco IOS 269x

•Cisco IOS 3725 and 3745

Step 4 From the Protocol drop-down list box, choose SCCP.

Cisco IOS SCCP gateways support SCCP for interfacing to the PSTN or other non-IP devices, depending on the gateway model and the type of installed network modules and voice interface cards (VICs). A subsequent web window provides configuration for the interface.

Step 8 If you are configuring a Digital Access T1 interface on a Catalyst 6000 T1 VoIP Gateway, in the Ports pane that displays on the left side of the window, click Add a New Port link to configure ports.

Adding a Cisco IOS H.323 Gateway

Perform the following procedures to add a Cisco IOS H.323 Gateway to Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

Before You Begin

Before configuring a Cisco IOS H.323 gateway for use with Cisco Unified Communications Manager, you must configure the gateway by using the Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI). Compared to MGCP gateways, H.323 gateways require more configuration on the gateway because the gateway must maintain the dial plan and route pattern. For procedures and commands that are required to perform this configuration, refer to the configuration documentation that is supplied with the gateway.

Step 12 After you finish adding POTS ports and configuring directory numbers for the POTS ports, you can return to the Gateway Configuration window. In the Related Links drop-down list box, choose Configure Device and click Go.

The Cisco VG248 connects to a Cisco Unified Communications Manager by using the Skinny Client Control Protocol to allow for enhanced features.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager recognizes the Cisco VG248 as a gateway device, called a "Cisco VG248 Gateway." Additionally, Cisco Unified Communications Manager treats each of the 48 ports as an individual device, similar to a Cisco Unified IP Phone, called a "Cisco VGC Phone."

Use the following procedure to add a Cisco VG248 Gateway and to add and configure ports to the gateway.

When you configure port 1, the Create all new ports like port 1 button displays at the top of the Gateway Configuration window. This button allows you to configure ports 2 through 48 with the same parameters and settings as port 1, but only if ports 2 through 48 are not configured.

A Cisco Unified Communications Manager redundancy group includes a prioritized list of up to three Cisco Unified Communications Managers. The first Cisco Unified Communications Manager in the list serves as the primary Cisco Unified Communications Manager. If the primary Cisco Unified Communications Manager is not available or fails, the gateway attempts to connect with the next Cisco Unified Communications Manager in the list and so on.

Configured Slots, VICs, and Endpoints

Note You must specify the beginning port number for some VICs. For example, if the VIC in Subunit 0 begins at 0 and has two ports (0 and 1), the VIC in Subunit 1 must begin at a port number greater than 1 and have two ports (2 and 3 or 4 and 5).

Note The correct number of slots displays for each model of MGCP gateway. (The VG200 gateway has only one slot.)

For each available slot on the chosen MGCP gateway, choose the type of module that is installed; for example:

•NM-1V—Has one voice interface card (VIC) in Subunit 0 for FXS or FXO. When you use the VIC-2BRI-S/T-TE card with a NM-1V module, you can make two calls because the second BRI port is shut down.

•NM-2V—Has two VICs, one in Subunit 0 and one in Subunit 1 for either FXS or FXO. When you use the VIC-2BRI-S/T-TE card with a NM-2V module, you can make four calls. If another VIC is in the second slot of the NM-2V, the second port on the VIC-2BRI-S/T-TE gets shut down.

•NM-HDV—Has one VIC in Subunit 0 for either T1-CAS or T1-PRI, or E1-PRI.

•NM-HDA—Has three VICs, one in Subunit 0, one in Subunit 1, and one in Subunit 2.

•VWIC-SLOT—Has a slot for any of the following modules: VIC (FXS, FXO, or BRI), T1-CAS, T1-PRI, or E1-PRI.

•AIM-VOICE-30—Has two VICs, one in Subunit 0 and one in Subunit 1 for T1-CAS, T1-PRI, or E1-PRI.

•WS-X6600-24FXS—Has 24 FXS ports.

•WS-X6600-6T1—Has six ports for T1 PRI or CAS.

•WS-X6600-6E1—Has six ports for E1 PRI.

•WS-SVC-CMM-MS—Has two port adapters, one for a T1 interface and one for an E1 interface for Europe and other countries.

The gateway manufacturer specifies the model-specific fields under product-specific configuration. Because they are dynamically configured, they can change without notice.

To view field descriptions and help for product-specific configuration items, click the "?" information icon to the right of the Product Specific Configuration heading to display help in a popup dialog box.

If you need more information, refer to the documentation for the specific gateway that you are configuring or contact the manufacturer.

The device pool specifies a collection of properties for this device including Communications Manager Group, Date/Time Group, Region, and Calling Search Space for auto registration of devices.

Media Resource Group List

This list provides a prioritized grouping of media resource groups. An application chooses the required media resource, such as a Music On Hold server, from among the available media resources according to the priority order that is defined in a Media Resource Group List.

Packet Capture Mode (for Cisco IOS MGCP gateways only)

Configure this field only when you need to troubleshoot encrypted signaling information for the Cisco IOS MGCP gateway. Configuring packet capturing may cause call-processing interruptions. For more information on this field, refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Security Guide.

Packet Capture Duration (for Cisco IOS MGCP gateways only)

Configure this field only when you need to troubleshoot encrypted signaling information for the Cisco IOS MGCP gateway. Configuring packet capturing may cause call-processing interruptions. For more information on this field, refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Security Guide.

Calling Search Space

From the drop-down list box, choose the appropriate calling search space. A calling search space comprises a collection of route partitions that are searched to determine how a collected (originating) number should be routed.

You can configure the number of calling search spaces that display in this drop-down list box by using the Max List Box Items enterprise parameter. If more calling search spaces exist than the Max List Box Items enterprise parameter specifies, the Find button displays next to the drop-down list box. Click the Find button to display the Find and List Calling Search Space window. Find and choose a calling search space name (see the "Finding a Calling Search Space" section on page 50-1).

Note To set the maximum list box items, choose System > Enterprise Parameters and enter a value for Max List Box Items in the CCMAdmin Parameters pane.

AAR Calling Search Space

Choose the appropriate calling search space for the device to use when it performs automated alternate routing (AAR). The AAR calling search space specifies the collection of route partitions that are searched to determine how to route a collected (originating) number that is otherwise blocked due to insufficient bandwidth.

Location

Choose the appropriate location for this device. The location specifies the total bandwidth that is available for calls to and from this location. A location setting of None means that the locations feature does not keep track of the bandwidth that this device consumes.

AAR Group

Choose the automated alternate routing (AAR) group for this device. The AAR group provides the prefix digits that are used to route calls that are otherwise blocked due to insufficient bandwidth. An AAR group setting of None specifies that no rerouting of blocked calls will be attempted.

Network Locale

From the drop-down list box, choose the locale that is associated with the gateway. The network locale identifies a set of detailed information to support the hardware in a specific location. The network locale contains a definition of the tones and cadences that the device uses in a specific geographic area.

Note Choose only a network locale that is already installed and that the associated devices support. The list contains all available network locales for this setting, but not all are necessarily installed. If the device is associated with a network locale that it does not support in the firmware, the device will fail to come up.

Use Trusted Relay Point

From the drop-down list box, enable or disable whether Cisco Unified Communications Manager inserts a trusted relay point (TRP) device with this media endpoint. Choose one of the following values:

•Default—If you choose this value, the device uses the Use Trusted Relay Point setting from the common device configuration with which this device associates.

•Off—Choose this value to disable the use of a TRP with this device. This setting overrides the Use Trusted Relay Point setting in the common device configuration with which this device associates.

•On—Choose this value to enable the use of a TRP with this device. This setting overrides the Use Trusted Relay Point setting in the common device configuration with which this device associates.

A Trusted Relay Point (TRP) device designates an MTP or transcoder device that is labeled as Trusted Relay Point.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager places the TRP closest to the associated endpoint device if more than one resource is needed for the endpoint (for example, a transcoder or RSVPAgent).

This device uses the user locale setting of the device pool for the device o determine whether to send unicode and whether to translate received unicode information.

For the sending device, if you check this check box and the user locale setting in the device pool for the device matches the terminating phone user locale, the device sends unicode. If the user locale settings do not match, the device sends ASCII.

The receiving device translates incoming unicode characters based on the user locale setting of the sending device pool for the device. If the user locale setting matches the terminating phone user locale, the phone displays the characters.

Note The phone may display junk characters if the two ends of the trunk configure user locales that do not belong to the same language group.

Calling Party Transformation CSS

This setting, which displays for FXS ports (not FXO ports), allows you to localize the calling party number on the device. Make sure that the Calling Party Transformation CSS that you choose contains the calling party transformation pattern that you want to assign to this device.

Tip Before the call occurs, the device must apply the transformation by using digit analysis. If you configure the Calling Party Transformation CSS as None, the transformation does not match and does not get applied. Ensure that you configure the Calling Party Transformation Pattern in a non-null partition that is not used for routing.

Use Device Pool Calling Party Transformation CSS

To use the Calling Party Transformation CSS that is configured in the device pool that is assigned to this device, check this check box. If you do not check this check box, the device uses the Calling Party Transformation CSS that you configured in the Gateway Configuration window.

This settings displays for FXS ports, not FXO ports.

Multilevel Precedence and Preemption (MLPP) Information

MLPP Domain

From the drop-down list box, choose an MLPP domain to associate with this device. If you leave the value <None>, this device inherits its MLPP domain from the value set for the device pool for the device. If the device pool does not have an MLPP Domain setting, this device inherits its MLPP Domain from the value set for the MLPP Domain Identifier enterprise parameter.

MLPP Indication

Be aware that this setting is not available for all devices. If available, this setting specifies whether a device that can play precedence tones will use the capability when it places an MLPP precedence call.

From the drop-down list box, choose a setting to assign to this device from the following options:

•Off—This device does not handle nor process indication of an MLPP precedence call.

•On—This device does handle and process indication of an MLPP precedence call.

Note Do not configure a device with the following combination of settings: MLPP Indication is set to Off or Default (when default is Off) while MLPP Preemption is set to Forceful.

MLPP Preemption

Be aware that this setting is not available for all devices. If available, this setting specifies whether a device that can preempt calls in progress will use the capability when it places an MLPP precedence call.

From the drop-down list box, choose a setting to assign to this device from the following options:

•Disabled—This device does not allow preemption of lower precedence calls to take place when necessary for completion of higher precedence calls.

•Forceful—This device allows preemption of lower precedence calls to take place when necessary for completion of higher precedence calls.

Note Do not configure a device with the following combination of settings: MLPP Indication is set to Off or Default (when default is Off) while MLPP Preemption is set to Forceful.

Port Information (POTS)

Port Direction

Choose the direction of calls that are passing through this port:

•Inbound—Use for incoming calls only.

•Outbound—Use for outgoing calls.

•Bothways—Use for inbound and outbound calls (default).

Prefix DN(for FXS ports)

Enter the prefix digits that are appended to the digits that this trunk receives on incoming calls.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager adds prefix digits after first truncating the number in accordance with the Num Digits setting.

You can enter the international escape character +.

Num Digits(for FXS ports)

Enter the number of significant digits to collect, from 0 to 32.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager counts significant digits from the right (last digit) of the number called.

Use this field for the processing of incoming calls and to indicate the number of digits starting from the last digit of the called number that is used to route calls coming into the PRI span. See Prefix DN.

Expected Digits(for FXS ports)

Enter the number of digits that are expected on the inbound side of the trunk. For this rarely used field, leave zero as the default value if you are unsure.

SMDI Port Number (0-4096)

Use this field for analog access ports that connect to a voice-messaging system.

Set the SMDI Port Number equal to the actual port number on the voice-messaging system to which the analog access port connects.

Note Voice-mail logical ports typically must match physical ports for the voice-messaging system to operate correctly.

The gateway manufacturer specifies the model-specific fields under product-specific configuration. Because they are dynamically configured, they can change without notice.

To view field descriptions and help for product-specific configuration items, click the "?" information icon to the right of the Product Specific Configuration heading to display help in a popup dialog box.

If you need more information, refer to the documentation for the specific gateway that you are configuring or contact the manufacturer.

The device pool specifies a collection of properties for this device including Communications Manager Group, Date/Time Group, Region, and Calling Search Space for auto-registration of devices.

Common Device Configuration

From the drop-down list box, choose the common device configuration you want to use for this gateway. The common device configuration determines softkey template, MOH, and MLPP settings.

Call Classification

This parameter determines whether an incoming call that is using this gateway is considered off the network (OffNet) or on the network (OnNet).

When the Call Classification field is configured as Use System Default, the setting of the Cisco Unified Communications Manager clusterwide service parameter, Call Classification, determines whether the gateway is OnNet or OffNet.

This field provides an OnNet or OffNet alerting tone when the call is OnNet or OffNet, respectively.

Network Locale

From the drop-down list box, choose the locale that is associated with the gateway. The network locale identifies a set of detailed information to support the hardware in a specific location. The network locale contains a definition of the tones and cadences that are used by the device in a specific geographic area.

Note Choose only a network locale that is already installed and supported by the associated devices. The list contains all available network locales for this setting, but not all are necessarily installed. If the device is associated with a network locale that it does not support in the firmware, the device will fail to come up.

Packet Capture Mode (for Cisco IOS MGCP gateways only)

Configure this field only when you need to troubleshoot encrypted signaling information for the Cisco IOS MGCP gateway. Configuring packet capturing may cause call-processing interruptions. For more information on this field, refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Security Guide.

Packet Capture Duration (for Cisco IOS MGCP gateways only)

Configure this field only when you need to troubleshoot encrypted signaling information for the Cisco IOS MGCP gateway. Configuring packet capturing may cause call-processing interruptions. For more information on this field, refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Security Guide.

Media Resource Group List

This list provides a prioritized grouping of media resource groups. An application chooses the required media resource, such as a Music On Hold server, among the available media resources according to the priority order that is defined in a Media Resource List.

Location

Choose the appropriate location for this device. The location specifies the total bandwidth that is available for calls to and from this location. A location setting of None means that the locations feature does not keep track of the bandwidth that is consumed by this device.

AAR Group

Choose the automated alternate routing (AAR) group for this device. The AAR group provides the prefix digits that are used to route calls that are otherwise blocked due to insufficient bandwidth. An AAR group setting of None specifies that no rerouting of blocked calls will be attempted.

Load Information

Enter the appropriate firmware load information for the gateway.

The value that you enter here overrides the default firmware load for this gateway type.

Use Trusted Relay Point

From the drop-down list box, enable or disable whether Cisco Unified Communications Manager inserts a trusted relay point (TRP) device with this media endpoint. Choose one of the following values:

•Default—If you choose this value, the device uses the Use Trusted Relay Point setting from the common device configuration with which this device associates.

•Off—Choose this value to disable the use of a TRP with this device. This setting overrides the Use Trusted Relay Point setting in the common device configuration with which this device associates.

•On—Choose this value to enable the use of a TRP with this device. This setting overrides the Use Trusted Relay Point setting in the common device configuration with which this device associates.

A Trusted Relay Point (TRP) device designates an MTP or transcoder device that is labeled as Trusted Relay Point.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager places the TRP closest to the associated endpoint device if more than one resource is needed for the endpoint (for example, a transcoder or RSVPAgent).

This device uses the user locale setting of the device pool for the device to determine whether to send unicode and whether to translate received unicode information.

For the sending device, if you check this check box and the user locale setting in the device pool for the device matches the terminating phone user locale, the device sends unicode. If the user locale settings do not match, the device sends ASCII.

The receiving device translates incoming unicode characters based on the user locale setting of the device pool to which the sending device belongs. If the user locale setting matches the terminating phone user locale, the phone displays the characters.

Note The phone may display junk characters if the two ends of the trunk configure user locales that do not belong to the same language group.

V150 (subset)

Check this box to enable v150 (subset) modem relay support on the gateways. IP-STEs currently use this feature to support end-to-end secure calls to an ISDN-STE. (Applies only to T1 PRI and T1 CAS.)

The default value specifies unchecked.

Multilevel Precedence and Preemption (MLPP) Information

MLPP Domain

From the drop-down list box, choose an MLPP domain to associate with this device. If you leave the value <None>, this device inherits its MLPP domain from the value that is set for the device pool of the device. If the device pool does not have an MLPP Domain setting, this device inherits its MLPP Domain from the value that is set for the MLPP Domain Identifier enterprise parameter.

MLPP Indication

Be aware that this setting is not available for all devices. If available, this setting specifies whether a device that can play precedence tones will use the capability when it places an MLPP precedence call.

From the drop-down list box, choose a setting to assign to this device from the following options:

•Off—This device does not handle nor process indication of an MLPP precedence call.

•On—This device does handle and process indication of an MLPP precedence call.

Note Do not configure a device with the following combination of settings: MLPP Indication is set to Off or Default (when default is Off) while MLPP Preemption is set to Forceful.

MLPP Preemption

Be aware that this setting is not available for all devices. If available, this setting specifies whether a device that can preempt calls in progress will use the capability when it places an MLPP precedence call.

From the drop-down list box, choose a setting to assign to this device from the following options:

Note If you specify the PRI NI2 PRI protocol type, configure the Cisco IOS gateway with the following command:isdn switch-type primary-ni

•PRI NTT—Japanese NTT exchange switch

•PRI ISO QSIG T1—PBX T1 tie trunk using ISO QSIG

•PRI ISO QSIG E1—PBX E1 tie trunk using ISO QSIG

Determine the switch to which you are connecting and the preferred protocol; for example:

•Nortel Meridian—DMS, 5E8 Custom

•Lucent Definity—4ESS or 5E8

•Madge (Teleos) box—5E8 Teleos

•Intecom PBX—5E8 Intecom

Protocol Side

Choose the appropriate protocol side. This setting specifies whether the gateway connects to a Central Office/Network device or to a User device.

Make sure that the two ends of the PRI connection use opposite settings. For example, if you connect to a PBX and the PBX uses User as its protocol side, choose Network for this device. Typically, use User for this option for central office connections.

Channel Selection Order

Choose the order in which channels or ports are enabled from first (lowest number port) to last (highest number port), or from last to first.

Valid entries include TOP_DOWN (first to last) or BOTTOM_UP (last to first). If you are not sure which port order to use, choose TOP_DOWN.

Channel IE Type

Choose one of the following values to specify whether channel selection is presented as a channel map or a slot map:

•Use Number When 1B—Channel usage indicates a channel map for one B-channel but indicates a slot map if more than one B-channel exists.

•Continuous Number—Configures a continuous range of slot numbers (1-30) as the E1 logical channel number instead of the noncontinuous actual timeslot number (1-15 and 17-31).

PCM Type

Specify the digital encoding format. Choose one of the following formats:

•a-law: Use for Europe and other countries, except North America, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan.

•mu-law: Use for North America, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan.

Delay for first restart (1/8 sec ticks)

Enter the rate at which the spans are brought in service. The delay occurs when many PRI spans are enabled on a system and the Inhibit Restarts at PRI Initialization check box is unchecked. For example, set the first five cards to 0 and set the next five cards to 16. (Wait 2 seconds before bringing them in service.)

Delay between restarts (1/8 sec ticks)

Enter the time between restarts. The delay occurs when a PRI RESTART gets sent if the Inhibit Restarts check box is unchecked.

Inhibit restarts at PRI initialization

A RESTART or SERVICE message confirms the status of the ports on a PRI span. If RESTART or SERVICE messages are not sent, Cisco Unified Communications Manager assumes the ports are in service.

When the D-Channel successfully connects with another PRI D-Channel, it sends a RESTART or SERVICE message when this check box is unchecked.

Enable status poll

Check the check box to enable the Cisco Unified Communications Manager advanced service parameter, Change B-Channel Maintenance Status. This service parameter allows you to take individual B-channels out of service for an MGCP T1/E1 PRI gateway in real time.

Uncheck this check box to disable the service parameter, Change B-Channel Maintenance Status.

Note Default leaves this field unchecked.

Unattended Port

Check this check box to indicate an unattended port on this device.

Call Routing Information - Inbound Calls

Significant Digits

Choose the number of significant digits to collect, from 0 to 32 or All. Cisco Unified Communications Manager counts significant digits from the right (last digit) of the number that is called. If you choose All, the Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not truncate the inbound number.

EXAMPLE

Digits received are 123456.

Significant digits setting is 4.

Digits translated are 3456.

Use for the processing of incoming calls and to indicate the number of digits, starting from the last digit of the called number, that are used to route calls that are coming into the PRI span. See Prefix DN.

Calling Search Space

From the drop-down list box, choose the appropriate calling search space. A calling search space designates a collection of route partitions that are searched to determine how a collected (originating) number should be routed.

You can configure the number of calling search spaces that display in this drop-down list box by using the Max List Box Items enterprise parameter. If more calling search spaces exist than the Max List Box Items enterprise parameter specifies, the Find button displays next to the drop-down list box. Click the Find button to display the Find and List Calling Search Space window. Find and choose a calling search space name (see the "Finding a Calling Search Space" section on page 50-1).

Choose the appropriate calling search space for the device to use when automated alternate routing (AAR) is performed. The AAR calling search space specifies the collection of route partitions that are searched to determine how to route a collected (originating) number that is otherwise blocked due to insufficient bandwidth.

Prefix DN

Enter the prefix digits that are appended to the digits that this gateway receives on incoming calls.

The Cisco Unified Communications Manager adds prefix digits after first truncating the number in accordance with the Num Digits setting.

You can enter the international escape character +.

Call Routing Information - Outbound Calls

Calling Party Presentation

Choose whether you want the Cisco Unified Communications Manager to allow or restrict the display of the calling party phone number.

Choose Default if you do not want to change calling line ID presentation. Choose Allowed if you want Cisco Unified Communications Manager to send "Calling Line ID Allowed" on outbound calls. Choose Restricted if you want Cisco Unified Communications Manager to send "Calling Line ID Restricted" on outbound calls.

Any outbound call on a gateway can send directory number information. Choose which directory number is sent:

•Originator—Send the directory number of the calling device.

•First Redirect Number—Send the directory number of the redirecting device.

•Last Redirect Number—Send the directory number of the last device to redirect the call.

•First Redirect Number (External)—Send the directory number of the first redirecting device with the external phone mask applied.

•Last Redirect Number (External)—Send the directory number of the last redirecting device with the external phone mask applied.

Called party IE number type unknown

Choose the format for the number type in called party directory numbers.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the called directory number (DN) type. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have advanced experience with dialing plans such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to a PBX that expects the called directory number to be encoded to a non-national type numbering plan.

•National—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.

•International—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.

•Subscriber—Use when you are dialing a subscriber by using a shortened subscriber number.

Calling party IE number type unknown

Choose the format for the number type in calling party directory numbers.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the calling directory number (DN) type. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have advanced experience with dialing plans such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to a PBX that expects the calling directory number to be encoded to a non-national type numbering plan.

•National—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.

•International—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.

•Subscriber—Use when you are dialing a subscriber by using a shortened subscriber number.

Called Numbering Plan

Choose the format for the numbering plan in called party directory numbers.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the called DN numbering plan. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have advanced experience with dialing plans such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to PBXs by using routing as a non-national type number.

•ISDN—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.

•National Standard—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.

•Private—Use when you are dialing within a private network.

•Unknown—Use when the dialing plan is unknown.

Calling Numbering Plan

Choose the format for the numbering plan in calling party directory numbers.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the calling DN numbering plan. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have advanced experience with dialing plans such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to PBXs by using routing as a non-national type number.

•ISDN—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.

•National Standard—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.

•Private—Use when you are dialing within a private network.

•Unknown—Use when the dialing plan is unknown.

Number of digits to strip

Choose the number of digits to strip on outbound calls, from 0 to 32.

For example, when 8889725551234 is dialed, and the number of digits to strip is 3, Cisco Unified Communications Manager strips 888 from the outbound number.

Caller ID DN

Enter the pattern that you want to use for calling line ID, from 0 to 24 digits.

For example, in North America:

•555XXXX = Variable calling line ID, where X equals an extension number. The CO appends the number with the area code if you do not specify it.

•5555000 = Fixed calling line ID, where you want the Corporate number to be sent instead of the exact extension from which the call is placed. The CO appends the number with the area code if you do not specify it.

You can also enter the international escape character +.

SMDI Base Port

Enter the first SMDI port number of the T1 span.

If you set this parameter to a nonzero value and this gateway belongs to an unknown type of route list, route group, or route list, hunting does not continue past this span.

Called Party Transformation CSS

This setting allows you to localize the called party number on the device. Make sure that the Called Party Transformation CSS that you choose contains the called party transformation pattern that you want to assign to this device.

Note If you configure the Called Party Transformation CSS as None, the transformation does not match and does not get applied. Ensure that you configure the Called Party Transformation CSS in a non-null partition that is not used for routing.

Use Device Pool Called Party Transformation CSS

To use the Called Party Transformation CSS that is configured in the device pool that is assigned to this device, check this check box. If you do not check this check box, the device uses the Called Party Transformation CSS that you configured in the PRI Port Gateway Configuration window.

Calling Party Transformation CSS

This setting allows you to localize the calling party number on the device. Make sure that the Calling Party Transformation CSS that you choose contains the calling party transformation pattern that you want to assign to this device.

Tip Before the call occurs, the device must apply the transformation by using digit analysis. If you configure the Calling Party Transformation CSS as None, the transformation does not match and does not get applied. Ensure that you configure the Calling Party Transformation Pattern in a non-null partition that is not used for routing.

Use Device Pool Calling Party Transformation CSS

To use the Calling Party Transformation CSS that is configured in the device pool that is assigned to this device, check this check box. If you do not check this check box, the device uses the Calling Party Transformation CSS that you configured in the PRI Port Gateway Configuration window.

PRI Protocol Type Specific Information

Display IE Delivery

Check the check box to enable delivery of the display information element (IE) in SETUP and NOTIFY messages (for DMS protocol) for the calling and connected party name delivery service.

Redirecting Number IE Delivery— Outbound

Check this check box to indicate the first redirecting number and the redirecting reason of the call when the call is forwarded. (The UUIE part of the outgoing SETUP message from the Cisco Unified Communications Manager includes the Redirecting Number IE.)

Uncheck the check box to exclude the first redirecting number and the redirecting reason.

You use Redirecting Number IE for voice-messaging integration only. If your configured voice-messaging system supports Redirecting Number IE, you should check the check box.

Redirecting Number IE Delivery— Inbound

Check this check box to accept the Redirecting Number IE in the incoming SETUP message to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager. (The UUIE part of the SETUP message includes the Redirecting Number IE.)

Uncheck the check box to exclude the Redirecting Number IE.

You use Redirecting Number IE for voice-messaging integration only. If your configured voice-messaging system supports Redirecting Number IE, you should check the check box.

Send Extra Leading Character in Display IE

Check this check box to include a special leading character byte (non ASCII, nondisplayable) in the DisplayIE field.

Uncheck this check box to exclude this character byte from the Display IE field.

This check box only applies to the DMS-100 protocol and the DMS-250 protocol.

Default leaves this setting disabled (unchecked).

Setup non-ISDN Progress Indicator IE Enable

Default leaves this setting disabled (unchecked).

Enable this setting only if users are not receiving ringback tones on outbound calls.

When this setting is enabled, the Cisco Unified Communications Manager sends Q.931 Setup messages out digital (that is, non-H.323) gateways with the Progress Indicator field set to non-ISDN.

This message notifies the destination device that the Cisco Unified Communications Manager gateway is non-ISDN and that the destination device should play in-band ringback.

This problem usually associates with Cisco Unified Communications Managers that connect to PBXs through digital gateways.

MCDN Channel Number Extension Bit Set to Zero

To set the channel number extension bit to zero, check the check box. To set the extension bit to 1, uncheck the check box.

This setting only applies to the DMS-100 protocol

Send Calling Name in Facility IE

Check the check box to send the calling name in the Facility IE field. By default, the Cisco Unified Communications Manager leaves the check box unchecked.

Set this feature for a private network that has a PRI interface that is enabled for ISDN calling name delivery. When this check box is checked, the calling party name gets sent in the Facility IE of the SETUP or FACILITY message, so the name can display on the called party device.

Set this feature for PRI trunks in a private network only. Do not set this feature for PRI trunks that are connected to the PSTN.

Note This field applies to the NI2 protocol only.

Interface Identifier Present

Check the check box to indicate that an interface identifier is present. By default, the Cisco Unified Communications Manager leaves the check box unchecked.

This setting only applies to the DMS-100 protocol for digital access gateways in the Channel Identification information element (IE) of the SETUP, CALL PROCEEDING, ALERTING, and CONNECT messages.

Interface Identifier Value

Enter the value that was obtained from the PBX provider.

This field applies to only the DMS-100 protocol. Valid values range from 0 through 255.

Connected Line ID Presentation (QSIG Inbound Call)

Choose whether you want the Cisco Unified Communications Manager to allow or block the connected party phone number from displaying on an inbound caller phone.

This field applies only to gateways that are using QSIG protocol. The gateway applies this setting for incoming calls only.

Choose Default if you do not want to change the connected line ID presentation. Choose Allowed if you want Cisco Unified Communications Manager to send "Connected Line ID Allowed" to enable the connected party number to display for the calling party. Choose Restricted if you want Cisco Unified Communications Manager to send "Connected Line ID Restricted" to block the connected party number from displaying for the calling party.

Check this check box to enable passing MLPP information through the PRI 4ESS UUIE field. The system uses this box for interworking with DRSN switch.

The system makes this check box available only if the PRI Protocol Type value of PRI 4ESS is specified for this gateway.

The default value specifies unchecked.

Security Access Level

Enter the value for the security access level. Valid values include 00 through 99. The system makes this field available only if the Passing Precedence Level Through UUIE check box is checked. The default value specifies 2.

Incoming Calling Party Settings

Tip To delete the prefixes in all incoming calling party settings at the same time, click
Clear Prefix Settings; to enter the default value for all incoming calling party settings at the same time, click
Default Prefix Settings. If the word, Default, displays in the field, Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the configuration from the device pool to the gateway. If the field is blank, Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not apply any prefix.

Incoming Calling Party National Number Prefix

Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the prefix that you enter in this field, which is used to globalize the calling party number, to calling party numbers that use National for the Calling Party Numbering Type. You can enter up to 8 characters, which include digits, the international escape character (+), asterisk (*), or the pound sign (#). Alternatively, you can enter the word, Default, which means that Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the configuration from the device pool to the gateway. If the field is blank, Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not apply any prefix.

Incoming Calling Party International Number Prefix

Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the prefix that you enter in this field, which is used to globalize the calling party number, to calling party numbers that use International for the Calling Party Numbering Type. You can enter up to 8 characters, which include digits, the international escape character (+), asterisk (*), or the pound sign (#). Alternatively, you can enter the word, Default, which means that Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the configuration from the device pool to the gateway. If the field is blank, Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not apply any prefix.

Incoming Calling Party Unknown Number Prefix

Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the prefix that you enter in this field, which is used to globalize the calling party number, to calling party numbers that use Unknown for the Calling Party Numbering Type. You can enter up to 8 characters, which include digits, the international escape character (+), asterisk (*), or the pound sign (#). Alternatively, you can enter the word, Default, which means that Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the configuration from the device pool to the gateway. If the field is blank, Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not apply any prefix.

Incoming Calling Party Subscriber Number Prefix

Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the prefix that you enter in this field, which is used to globalize the calling party number, to calling party numbers that use Subscriber for the Calling Party Numbering Type. You can enter up to 8 characters, which include digits, the international escape character (+), asterisk (*), or the pound sign (#). Alternatively, you can enter the word, Default, which means that Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the configuration from the device pool to the gateway. If the field is blank, Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not apply any prefix.

The gateway manufacturer specifies the model-specific fields under product-specific configuration. Because they are dynamically configured, they can change without notice.

To view field descriptions and help for product-specific configuration items, click the "?" information icon to the right of the Product Specific Configuration heading to display help in a popup dialog box.

If you need more information, refer to the documentation for the specific gateway that you are configuring or contact the manufacturer.

For this device, the device pool specifies a collection of properties that includes Communications Manager Group, Date/Time Group, Region, and Calling Search Space for auto-registration of devices.

Common Device Configuration

From the drop-down list box, choose the common device configuration you want to use for this gateway. The common device configuration determines softkey template, MOH, and MLPP settings.

Call Classification

This parameter determines whether an incoming call that is using this gateway is considered off the network (OffNet) or on the network (OnNet).

When the Call Classification field is configured as Use System Default, the setting of the Cisco Unified Communications Manager clusterwide service parameter, Call Classification, determines whether the gateway is OnNet or OffNet.

This field provides an OnNet or OffNet alerting tone when the call is OnNet or OffNet, respectively.

Network Locale

From the drop-down list box, choose the locale that is associated with the gateway. The network locale identifies a set of detailed information to support the hardware in a specific location. The network locale contains a definition of the tones and cadences that devises use in a specific geographic area.

Packet Capture Mode (for Cisco IOS MGCP gateways only)

Configure this field only when you need to troubleshoot encrypted signaling information for the Cisco IOS MGCP gateway. Configuring packet capturing may cause call-processing interruptions. For more information on this field, refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Security Guide.

Packet Capture Duration (for Cisco IOS MGCP gateways only)

Configure this field only when you need to troubleshoot encrypted signaling information for the Cisco IOS MGCP gateway. Configuring packet capturing may cause call-processing interruptions. For more information on this field, refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Security Guide.

Media Resource Group List

This list provides a prioritized grouping of media resource groups. An application chooses the required media resource, such as a Music On Hold server, from among the available media resources according to the priority order that a Media Resource List defines.

Location

Choose the appropriate location for this device. The location specifies the total bandwidth that is available for calls to and from this location. A location setting of None means that the locations feature does not keep track of the bandwidth that this device consumes.

AAR Group

Choose the automated alternate routing (AAR) group for this device. The AAR group provides the prefix digits that are used to route calls that are otherwise blocked due to insufficient bandwidth. An AAR group setting of None specifies that no rerouting of blocked calls will be attempted.

Interface Information

BRI Protocol

Choose the communications protocol for the span.

BRI-NET3

Protocol Side

Choose the appropriate protocol side. This setting specifies whether the gateway connects to a Central Office/Network device or to a User device.

Note BRI supports only the User side.

Channel Selection Order

Choose the order in which channels or ports are enabled from first (lowest number port) to last (highest number port) or from last to first.

Valid entries include TOP_DOWN (first to last) or BOTTOM_UP (last to first). If you are not sure which port order to use, choose TOP_DOWN.

PCM Type

Specify the digital encoding format. Choose one of the following formats:

•a-law: Use for Europe and other countries, except North America, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan.

•mu-law: Use for North America, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan.

Delay for First Restart (1/8 sec ticks)

Enter the rate at which the spans are brought in service. The delay occurs when many BRI spans are enabled on a system and the Inhibit Restarts at BRI Initialization check box is unchecked. For example, set the first five cards to 0 and set the next five cards to 16. (Wait 2 seconds before bringing them in service.)

Delay Between Restarts (1/8 sec ticks)

Enter the time between restarts. The delay occurs when a BRI RESTART gets sent if the Inhibit Restarts check box is unchecked.

Inhibit Restarts at BRI Initialization

A RESTART message confirms the status of the ports on a BRI span. If RESTART messages are not sent, Cisco Unified Communications Manager assumes that the ports are in service.

When the data link successfully connects with another BRI data link, it sends a RESTART message when this check box is unchecked.

Enable Status Poll

Check the check box to view the B-channel status in the debug window.

Establish Datalink on First Call

Cisco Unified Communications Manager establishes the data link to the gateway when the gateway registers with Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

When you configure the gateway and switch to negotiate the TEI (terminal endpoint identifier) on the first call, you can check the check box to establish the data link on the first call.

Note Default leaves the check box unchecked.

Call Routing Information - Inbound Calls

Significant Digits

Choose the number of significant digits to collect, from 0 to 32 or All. Cisco Unified Communications Manager counts significant digits from the right (last digit) of the number called. If you choose All, the Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not truncate the inbound number.

EXAMPLE

Digits received are 123456.

Significant digits setting is 4.

Digits translated are 3456.

Use for the processing of incoming calls and to indicate the number of digits, starting from the last digit of the called number, that are used to route calls that are coming into the BRI span. See Prefix DN.

Calling Search Space

Choose the appropriate calling search space. A calling search space designates a collection of route partitions that are searched to determine how a collected (originating) number should be routed.

AAR Calling Search Space

Choose the appropriate calling search space for the device to use when automated alternate routing (AAR) is performed. The AAR calling search space specifies the collection of route partitions that are searched to determine how to route a collected (originating) number that is otherwise blocked due to insufficient bandwidth.

Prefix DN

Enter the prefix digits that are appended to the digits that this gateway receives on incoming calls.

The Cisco Unified Communications Manager adds prefix digits after first truncating the number in accordance with the Num Digits setting.

You can enter the international escape character + in this field.

Call Routing Information - Outbound Calls

Called Party Transformation CSS

This setting allows you to localize the called party number on the device. Make sure that the Called Party Transformation CSS that you choose contains the called party transformation pattern that you want to assign to this device.

Note If you configure the Called Party Transformation CSS as None, the transformation does not match and does not get applied. Ensure that you configure the Called Party Transformation CSS in a non-null partition that is not used for routing.

Use Device Pool Called Party Transformation CSS

To use the Called Party Transformation CSS that is configured in the device pool that is assigned to this device, check this check box. If you do not check this check box, the device uses the Called Party Transformation CSS that you configured in the PRI Port Gateway Configuration window.

Calling Party Transformation CSS

This setting allows you to localize the calling party number on the device. Make sure that the Calling Party Transformation CSS that you choose contains the calling party transformation pattern that you want to assign to this device.

Tip Before the call occurs, the device must apply the transformation by using digit analysis. If you configure the Calling Party Transformation CSS as None, the transformation does not match and does not get applied. Ensure that you configure the Calling Party Transformation Pattern in a non-null partition that is not used for routing.

Use Device Pool Calling Party Transformation CSS

To use the Calling Party Transformation CSS that is configured in the device pool that is assigned to this device, check this check box. If you do not check this check box, the device uses the Calling Party Transformation CSS that you configured in the PRI Port Gateway Configuration window.

Choose Default if you do not want to change calling party presentation. Choose Allowed if you want Cisco Unified Communications Manager to send caller ID. Choose Restricted if you do not want Cisco Unified Communications Manager to send caller ID.

Calling Party Selection

Any outbound call on a gateway can send directory number information. Choose which directory number is sent:

•Originator—Send the directory number of the calling device.

•First Redirect Number—Send the directory number of the redirecting device.

•Last Redirect Number—Send the directory number of the last device to redirect the call.

•First Redirecting Party (External)—Send the directory number of the first redirecting device with the external phone mask applied.

•Last Redirecting Party (External)—Send the directory number of the last redirecting device with the external phone mask applied.

Called party IE number type unknown

Choose the format for the number type in called party directory numbers.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the called directory number (DN) type. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have advanced experience with dialing plans such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to a PBX that expects the called directory number to be encoded to a non-national numbering plan type.

•International—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.

•National—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.

•Unknown—The dialing plan is unknown.

•Subscriber—Use when you are dialing a subscriber by using a shortened subscriber number.

Calling party IE number type unknown

Choose the format for the number type in calling party directory numbers.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the calling directory number (DN) type. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have advanced experience with dialing plans such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to a PBX that expects the calling directory number to be encoded to a non-national numbering plan type.

•International—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.

•National—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.

•Unknown—The dialing plan is unknown.

•Subscriber—Use when you are dialing a subscriber by using a shortened subscriber number.

Called Numbering Plan

Choose the format for the numbering plan in called party directory numbers.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the called DN numbering plan. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have advanced experience with dialing plans such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to PBXs by using routing as a non-national type number.

•ISDN—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.

•National Standard—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.

•Private—Use when you are dialing within a private network.

•Unknown—The dialing plan is unknown.

•Subscriber—Use when you are dialing a subscriber by using a shortened subscriber number.

Calling Numbering Plan

Choose the format for the numbering plan in calling party directory numbers.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the calling DN numbering plan. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have advanced experience with dialing plans such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to PBXs by using routing as a non-national type number.

•ISDN—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.

•National Standard—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.

•Private—Use when you are dialing within a private network.

•Unknown—The dialing plan is unknown.

•Subscriber—Use when you are dialing a subscriber by using a shortened subscriber number.

Number of digits to strip

Choose the number of digits to strip on outbound calls, from 0 to 32.

For example, when 8889725551234 is dialed, and the number of digits to strip is 3, Cisco Unified Communications Manager strips 888 from the outbound number.

Caller ID DN

Enter the pattern that you want to use for caller ID, from 0 to 24 digits.

For example, in North America:

•555XXXX = Variable caller ID, where X equals an extension number. The CO appends the number with the area code if you do not specify it.

•5555000 = Fixed caller ID, where you want the Corporate number to be sent instead of the exact extension from which the call is placed. The CO appends the number with the area code if you do not specify it.

You can also enter the international escape character +.

Incoming Calling Party Settings

Tip To delete the prefixes in all incoming calling party settings at the same time, click
Clear Prefix Settings; to enter the default value for all incoming calling party settings at the same time, click
Default Prefix Settings. If the word, Default, displays in the field, Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the configuration from the device pool to the gateway. If the field is blank, Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not apply any prefix.

Incoming Calling Party National Number Prefix

Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the prefix that you enter in this field, which is used to globalize the calling party number, to calling party numbers that use National for the Calling Party Numbering Type. You can enter up to 8 characters, which include digits, the international escape character (+), asterisk (*), or the pound sign (#). Alternatively, you can enter the word, Default, which means that Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the configuration from the device pool to the gateway. If the field is blank, Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not apply any prefix.

Incoming Calling Party International Number Prefix

Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the prefix that you enter in this field, which is used to globalize the calling party number, to calling party numbers that use International for the Calling Party Numbering Type. You can enter up to 8 characters, which include digits, the international escape character (+), asterisk (*), or the pound sign (#). Alternatively, you can enter the word, Default, which means that Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the configuration from the device pool to the gateway. If the field is blank, Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not apply any prefix.

Incoming Calling Party Unknown Number Prefix

Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the prefix that you enter in this field, which is used to globalize the calling party number, to calling party numbers that use Unknown for the Calling Party Numbering Type. You can enter up to 8 characters, which include digits, the international escape character (+), asterisk (*), or the pound sign (#). Alternatively, you can enter the word, Default, which means that Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the configuration from the device pool to the gateway. If the field is blank, Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not apply any prefix.

Incoming Calling Party Subscriber Number Prefix

Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the prefix that you enter in this field, which is used to globalize the calling party number, to calling party numbers that use Subscriber for the Calling Party Numbering Type. You can enter up to 8 characters, which include digits, the international escape character (+), asterisk (*), or the pound sign (#). Alternatively, you can enter the word, Default, which means that Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the configuration from the device pool to the gateway. If the field is blank, Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not apply any prefix.

BRI Protocol Type Specific Information

Redirecting Number IE Delivery— Outbound

Check this check box to indicate the first redirecting number and the redirecting reason of the call when the call is forwarded. (The UUIE part of the outgoing SETUP message from the Cisco Unified Communications Manager includes the Redirecting Number IE.)

Uncheck the check box to exclude the first redirecting number and the redirecting reason.

You use Redirecting Number IE for voice-messaging integration only. If your configured voice-messaging system supports Redirecting Number IE, you should check the check box.

Note Default leaves the check box checked.

Redirecting Number IE Delivery— Inbound

Check this check box to accept the Redirecting Number IE in the incoming SETUP message to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager. (The UUIE part of the SETUP message includes the Redirecting Number IE.)

Uncheck the check box to exclude the Redirecting Number IE.

You use Redirecting Number IE for voice-messaging integration only. If your configured voice-messaging system supports Redirecting Number IE, you should check the check box.

Note Default leaves the check box checked.

Setup non-ISDN Progress Indicator IE Enable

Default leaves this setting disabled (unchecked).

Enable this setting only if users are not receiving ringback tones on outbound calls.

When this setting is enabled, the Cisco Unified Communications Manager sends Q.931 Setup messages out digital (that is, non-H.323) gateways with the Progress Indicator field set to non-ISDN.

This message notifies the destination device that the Cisco Unified Communications Manager gateway is non-ISDN and that the destination device should play in-band ringback.

This problem usually associates with Cisco Unified Communications Managers that connect to PBXs through digital gateways.

Product-Specific Configuration

Model-specific configuration fields that are defined by the gateway manufacturer

The model-specific fields under product-specific configuration define the gateway manufacturer. Because they are dynamically configured, they can change without notice.

To view field descriptions and help for product-specific configuration items, click the "?" information icon to the right of the Product Specific Configuration heading to display help in a popup dialog box.

If you need more information, refer to the documentation for the specific gateway that you are configuring or contact the manufacturer.

The device pool specifies a collection of properties for this device including Communications Manager Group, Date/Time Group, Region, and Calling Search Space for auto-registration of devices.

Common Device Configuration

From the drop-down list box, choose the common device configuration that you want to use for this gateway. The common device configuration determines softkey template, MOH, and MLPP settings.

Call Classification

This parameter determines whether an incoming call that is using this gateway is considered off the network (OffNet) or on the network (OnNet).

When the Call Classification field is configured as Use System Default, the setting of the Cisco Unified Communications Manager clusterwide service parameter, Call Classification, determines whether the gateway is OnNet or OffNet.

This field provides an OnNet or OffNet alerting tone when the call is OnNet or OffNet, respectively.

Media Resource Group List

This list provides a prioritized grouping of media resource groups. An application chooses the required media resource, such as a Music On Hold server, from among the available media resources according to the priority order that is defined in a Media Resource List.

Packet Capture Mode (for Cisco IOS MGCP gateways only)

Configure this field only when you need to troubleshoot encrypted signaling information for the Cisco IOS MGCP gateway. Configuring packet capturing may cause call-processing interruptions. For more information on this field, refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Security Guide.

Packet Capture Duration (for Cisco IOS MGCP gateways only)

Configure this field only when you need to troubleshoot encrypted signaling information for the Cisco IOS MGCP gateway. Configuring packet capturing may cause call-processing interruptions. For more information on this field, refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Security Guide.

Calling Search Space

From the drop-down list box, choose the appropriate calling search space. A calling search space designates a collection of route partitions that are searched to determine how a collected (originating) number should be routed.

You can configure the number of calling search spaces that display in this drop-down list box by using the Max List Box Items enterprise parameter. If more calling search spaces exist than the Max List Box Items enterprise parameter specifies, the Find button displays next to the drop-down list box. Click the Find button to display the Find and List Calling Search Space window. Find and choose a calling search space name (see the "Finding a Calling Search Space" section on page 50-1).

Choose the appropriate calling search space for the device to use when automated alternate routing (AAR) is performed. The AAR calling search space specifies the collection of route partitions that are searched to determine how to route a collected (originating) number that is otherwise blocked due to insufficient bandwidth.

Location

Choose the appropriate location for this device. The location specifies the total bandwidth that is available for calls to and from this location. A location setting of None means that the locations feature does not keep track of the bandwidth that this device consumes.

AAR Group

Choose the automated alternate routing (AAR) group for this device. The AAR group provides the prefix digits that are used to route calls that are otherwise blocked due to insufficient bandwidth. An AAR group setting of None specifies that no rerouting of blocked calls will be attempted.

MLPP Domain

From the drop-down list box, choose an MLPP domain to associate with this device. If you leave the value <None>, this device inherits its MLPP domain from the value that was set for the device pool of the device. If the device pool does not have an MLPP Domain setting, this device inherits its MLPP Domain from the value that was set for the MLPP Domain Identifier enterprise parameter.

MLPP Indication

Some devices do not make this setting available. If available, this setting specifies whether a device that plays precedence tones will use the capability when it places an MLPP precedence call.

From the drop-down list box, choose a setting to assign to this device from the following options:

•Off—This device does not handle nor process indication of an MLPP precedence call.

•On—This device does handle and process indication of an MLPP precedence call.

Note Do not configure a device with the following combination of settings: MLPP Indication is set to Off or Default (when default is Off) while MLPP Preemption is set to Forceful.

MLPP Preemption

Some devices do not make this setting available. If available, this setting specifies whether a device that is capable of preempting calls in progress will use the capability when it places an MLPP precedence call.

From the drop-down list box, choose a setting to assign to this device from the following options:

To enable G. Clear Code support on SIP trunks between clusters, you must configure the SIP Clear Channel Data Route Class Label and SIP Route Class Naming Authority service parameters.

If you have low bandwidth codec regions, you must enable the G. Clear Bandwidth Override service parameter.

The following functionality does not support the G. Clear Codec:

•T1 and E1 CAS

•H.323 Intercluster Trunks

•SCCP devices

•RSVP

•Frame aligning individual DS-0 circuits

Handle DTMF Precedence Signals

Check this box to enable this gateway to interpret special DTMF signals as MLPP precedence levels.

Load Information

Enter the appropriate firmware load information for the gateway.

The values that you enter here override the default values for this gateway.

Port Selection Order

Choose the order in which channels or ports are allocated for outbound calls from first (lowest number port) to last (highest number port) or from last to first.

Valid entries include Top Down (first to last) or Bottom Up (last to first). If you are not sure which port order to use, choose Top Down.

Digit Sending

Choose one of the following digit-sending types for out-dialing:

•DTMF—Dual-tone multifrequency. Normal touchtone dialing

•MF—Multifrequency

•PULSE—Pulse (rotary) dialing

Network Locale

From the drop-down list box, choose the locale that is associated with the gateway. The network locale identifies a set of detailed information to support the hardware in a specific location. The network locale contains a definition of the tones and cadences that the device uses in a specific geographic area.

Note Choose only a network locale that is already installed and supported by the associated devices. The list contains all available network locales for this setting, but not all are necessarily installed. If the device is associated with a network locale that it does not support in the firmware, the device will fail to come up.

SMDI Base Port

Enter the first SMDI port number of the T1 span.

If you set this parameter to a nonzero value and this gateway belongs to an unknown type of route list, route group, or route list, hunting does not continue past this span.

Use Trusted Relay Point

From the drop-down list box, enable or disable whether Cisco Unified Communications Manager inserts a trusted relay point (TRP) device with this media endpoint. Choose one of the following values:

•Default—If you choose this value, the device uses the Use Trusted Relay Point setting from the common device configuration with which this device associates.

•Off—Choose this value to disable the use of a TRP with this device. This setting overrides the Use Trusted Relay Point setting in the common device configuration with which this device associates.

•On—Choose this value to enable the use of a TRP with this device. This setting overrides the Use Trusted Relay Point setting in the common device configuration with which this device associates.

A Trusted Relay Point (TRP) device designates an MTP or transcoder device that is labeled as Trusted Relay Point.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager places the TRP closest to the associated endpoint device if more than one resource is needed for the endpoint (for example, a transcoder or RSVPAgent).

The gateway manufacturer specifies the model-specific fields under product-specific configuration. Because they are dynamically configured, they can change without notice.

To view field descriptions and help for product-specific configuration items, click the "?" information icon to the right of the Product Specific Configuration heading to display help in a popup dialog box.

If you need more information, refer to the documentation for the specific gateway that you are configuring or contact the manufacturer.

H.323 Gateway Configuration Settings

Enter a unique name that Cisco Unified Communications Manager uses to identify the device. Use either the IP address or the host name as the device name.

Description

Enter a description that clarifies the purpose of the device.

Device Pool

From the drop-down list box, choose the appropriate device pool.

The device pool specifies a collection of properties for this device including Communications Manager Group, Date/Time Group, Region, and Calling Search Space for auto-registration of devices.

Common Device Configuration

From the drop-down list box, choose the common device configuration you want to use for this gateway. The common device configuration determines softkey template, MOH, and MLPP settings.

Call Classification

This parameter determines whether an incoming call that is using this gateway is considered off the network (OffNet) or on the network (OnNet).

When the Call Classification field is configured as Use System Default, the setting of the Cisco Unified Communications Manager clusterwide service parameter, Call Classification, determines whether the gateway is OnNet or OffNet.

This field provides an OnNet or OffNet alerting tone when the call is OnNet or OffNet, respectively.

Media Resource Group List

This list provides a prioritized grouping of media resource groups. An application chooses the required media resource, such as a Music On Hold server, among the available media resources according to the priority order that a Media Resource Group List defines.

Packet Capture Mode

Configure this field only when you need to troubleshoot encrypted signaling information for the H.323 gateway. Configuring packet capturing may cause call-processing interruptions. For more information on this field, refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Security Guide.

Packet Capture Duration

Configure this field only when you need to troubleshoot encrypted signaling information for the H.323 gateway. Configuring packet capturing may cause call-processing interruptions. For more information on this field, refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Security Guide.

Location

Choose the appropriate location for this device. The location specifies the total bandwidth that is available for calls to and from this location. A location setting of None means that the locations feature does not keep track of the bandwidth that this device consumes.

AAR Group

Choose the automated alternate routing (AAR) group for this device. The AAR group provides the prefix digits that are used to route calls that are otherwise blocked due to insufficient bandwidth. An AAR group setting of None specifies that no rerouting of blocked calls will be attempted.

This field applies only to H.323 devices. The value designates the H.225 signaling port that this device uses.

Default value specifies 1720. Valid values range from 1 to 65535.

Media Termination Point Required

If you want a Media Termination Point to implement features that H.323 does not support (such as hold and transfer), check the check box.

Use this check box only for H.323 clients and H.323 devices that do not support the H.245 Empty Capabilities Set message.

If you check this check box to require an MTP and this device becomes the endpoint of a video call, the call will be audio only.

Retry Video Call as Audio

This check box applies only to video endpoints that receive a call.

By default, the system checks this check box to specify that this device should immediately retry a video call as an audio call (if it cannot connect as a video call) prior to sending the call to call control for rerouting.

If you uncheck this check box, a video call that fails to connect as video does not try to establish as an audio call. The call then fails to call control. Call control reroutes the call within the route/hunt list. If Automatic Alternate Routing (AAR) is configured and enabled, call control also reroutes the call between route/hunt lists.

Wait for Far End H.245 Terminal Capability Set

This field applies only to H.323 devices.

By default, system checks this check box to specify that Cisco Unified Communications Manager needs to receive the far-end H.245 Terminal Capability Set before it sends its H.245 Terminal Capability Set. Unchecking this check box specifies that Cisco Unified Communications Manager should initiate capabilities exchange.

Note Uncheck this check box to allow calls through H.320 gateways for ISDN calls to and from other H.323 and H.320 endpoints.

Path Replacement Support

This check box displays if you choose the QSIG option from the Tunneled Protocol drop-down list box. This setting works with QSIG tunneling (Annex M.1) to ensure that non-H.323 information gets sent on the leg of the call that uses path replacement.

Note The default setting leaves the check box unchecked. When you choose the QSIG Tunneled Protocol option, the system automatically checks the check box.

Transmit UTF-8 for Calling Party Name

This device uses the user locale setting of the device pool of the device to determine whether to send unicode and whether to translate received unicode information.

For the sending device, if you check this check box and the user locale setting in the device pool of the device matches the terminating phone user locale, the device sends unicode. If the user locale settings do not match, the device sends ASCII.

The receiving device translates incoming unicode characters based on the user locale setting of the sending device pool of the device. If the user locale setting matches the terminating phone user locale, the phone displays the characters.

Note The phone may display junk characters if the two ends of the trunk configure user locales that do not belong to the same language group.

SRTP Allowed

Check the SRTP Allowed check box if you want Cisco Unified Communications Manager to allow secure and nonsecure calls over the gateway.

If you do not check this check box, Cisco Unified Communications Manager prevents SRTP negotiation with the gateway and uses RTP.

Caution If you check this check box, Cisco strongly recommends that you configure IPSec, so you do not expose keys and other security-related information during call negotiations. If you do not configure IPSec correctly, signaling between Cisco Unified Communications Manager and the gateway is nonsecure.

For more information on encryption for gateways, refer to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager Security Guide.

Multilevel Precedence and Preemption (MLPP) Information

MLPP Domain

From the drop-down list box, choose an MLPP domain to associate with this device. If you leave the value <None>, this device inherits its MLPP domain from the value that was set for the device pool of the device. If the device pool does not have an MLPP Domain setting, this device inherits its MLPP domain from the value that was set for the MLPP Domain Identifier enterprise parameter.

MLPP Indication

This device type does not have this setting.

MLPP Preemption

This device type does not have this setting.

Call Routing Information - Inbound Calls

Significant Digits

Significant digits represent the number of final digits that are retained on inbound calls. Use for the processing of incoming calls and to indicate the number of digits that are used to route calls coming into the device.

Choose the number of significant digits to collect, from 0 to 32. Cisco Unified Communications Manager counts significant digits from the right (last digit) of the number called.

Calling Search Space

From the drop-down list box, choose the appropriate calling search space. A calling search space specifies the collection of Route Partitions that are searched to determine how a collected (originating) number should be routed.

You can configure the number of calling search spaces that display in this drop-down list box by using the Max List Box Items enterprise parameter. If more calling search spaces exist than the Max List Box Items enterprise parameter specifies, the Find button displays next to the drop-down list box. Click the Find button to display the Find and List Calling Search Space window. Find and choose a calling search space name (see the "Finding a Calling Search Space" section on page 50-1).

Choose the appropriate calling search space for the device to use when it performs automated alternate routing (AAR). The AAR calling search space specifies the collection of route partitions that are searched to determine how to route a collected (originating) number that is otherwise blocked due to insufficient bandwidth.

Prefix DN

Enter the prefix digits that are appended to the called party number on incoming calls.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager adds prefix digits after first truncating the number in accordance with the Significant Digits setting.

You can enter the international escape character +.

Redirecting Number IE Delivery—Inbound

Check this check box to accept the Redirecting Number IE in the incoming SETUP message to the Cisco Unified Communications Manager. (The UUIE part of the SETUP message includes the Redirecting Number IE.)

Uncheck the check box to exclude the Redirecting Number IE.

You use Redirecting Number IE for voice-messaging integration only. If your configured voice-messaging system supports Redirecting Number IE, you should check the check box.

For intercluster calls, you must check the Enable Inbound FastStart check box on Cisco Unified Communications Manager servers in other clusters for the outbound FastStart feature to work.

Note If you updated Cisco Communications Manager 3.3(2) servers in other clusters with support patch B, do not enable inbound FastStart because 3.3(2)spB does not support the inbound FastStart feature over intercluster trunks.

Call Routing Information - Outbound Calls

Calling Party Selection

Any outbound call on a gateway can send directory number information. Choose which directory number is sent:

•Originator—Send the directory number of the calling device.

•First Redirect Number—Send the directory number of the redirecting device.

•Last Redirect Number—Send the directory number of the last device to redirect the call.

•First Redirect Number (External)—Send the directory number of the first redirecting device with the external phone mask applied.

•Last Redirect Number (External)—Send the directory number of the last redirecting device with the external phone mask applied.

Calling Party Presentation

Choose whether you want the Cisco Unified Communications Manager to allow or restrict the display of the calling party phone number.

Choose Default if you do not want to change calling line ID presentation. Choose Allowed if you want Cisco Unified Communications Manager to send "Calling Line ID Allowed" on outbound calls. Choose Restricted if you want Cisco Unified Communications Manager to send "Calling Line ID Restricted" on outbound calls.

Choose the format for the number type in called party directory numbers.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the called directory number (DN) type. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have advanced experience with dialing plans such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to a PBX that expects the called directory number to be encoded to a non-national type numbering plan.

•National—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.

•International—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.

•Subscriber—Use when you are dialing a subscriber by using a shortened subscriber number.

Calling party IE Number Type Unknown

Choose the format for the number type in calling party directory numbers.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the calling directory number (DN) type. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have advanced experience with dialing plans such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to a PBX that expects the calling directory number to be encoded to a non-national type numbering plan.

•National—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.

•International—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.

•Subscriber—Use when you are dialing a subscriber by using a shortened subscriber number.

Called Numbering Plan

Choose the format for the numbering plan in called party directory numbers.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the called DN numbering plan. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have advanced experience with dialing plans such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to PBXs by using routing as a non-national type number.

•ISDN—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.

•National Standard—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.

•Private—Use when you are dialing within a private network.

•Unknown—This option specifies that the dialing plan is unknown.

Calling Numbering Plan

Choose the format for the numbering plan in calling party directory numbers.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager sets the calling DN numbering plan. Cisco recommends that you do not change the default value unless you have advanced experience with dialing plans such as NANP or the European dialing plan. You may need to change the default in Europe because Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not recognize European national dialing patterns. You can also change this setting when you are connecting to PBXs by using routing as a non-national type number.

•ISDN—Use when you are dialing outside the dialing plan for your country.

•National Standard—Use when you are dialing within the dialing plan for your country.

•Private—Use when you are dialing within a private network.

•Unknown—This option specifies that the dialing plan is unknown.

Caller ID DN

Enter the pattern that you want to use for calling line ID, from 0 to 24 digits.

For example, in North America:

•555XXXX = Variable calling line ID, where X equals an extension number. The CO appends the number with the area code if you do not specify it.

•5555000 = Fixed calling line ID. Use when you want the Corporate number to be sent instead of the exact extension from which the call is placed. The CO appends the number with the area code if you do not specify it.

You can also enter the international escape character +.

Display IE Delivery

Check the check box to enable delivery of the display IE in SETUP, CONNECT, and NOTIFY messages for the calling and called party name delivery service.

Redirecting Number IE Delivery—Outbound

Check this check box to indicate the first redirecting number and the redirecting reason of the call when the call is forwarded. (The UUIE part of the outgoing SETUP message from the Cisco Unified Communications Manager includes the Redirecting Number IE.)

Uncheck the check box to exclude the first redirecting number and the redirecting reason.

You use Redirecting Number IE for voice-messaging integration only. If your configured voice-messaging system supports Redirecting Number IE, you should check the check box.

Enable Outbound FastStart

Check this check box to enable the H.323 FastStart feature on outgoing calls.

By default, the check box remains unchecked for the H.323 gateway or trunk.

Note When you check the Enable Outbound FastStart check box, you must set the Media Termination Point Required, Media Resource Group Lists, and Codec for Outbound FastStart.

Codec For Outbound FastStart

Use the drop-down list box to choose the codec for use with the H.323 device for an outbound FastStart call:

•G711 u-law 64K (default)

•G711 a-law 64K

•G723

•G729

•G729AnnexA

•G729AnnexB

•G729AnnexA-AnnexB

Note When you check the Enable Outbound FastStart check box, you must choose the codec for supporting outbound FastStart calls. You may need to click Save prior to choosing the Codec For Outbound FastStart.

Called Party Transformation CSS

This setting allows you to localize the called party number on the device. Make sure that the Called Party Transformation CSS that you choose contains the called party transformation pattern that you want to assign to this device.

Note If you configure the Called Party Transformation CSS as None, the transformation does not match and does not get applied. Ensure that you configure the Called Party Transformation CSS in a non-null partition that is not used for routing.

Use Device Pool Called Party Transformation CSS

To use the Called Party Transformation CSS that is configured in the device pool that is assigned to this device, check this check box. If you do not check this check box, the device uses the Called Party Transformation CSS that you configured in the H.323 Gateway Configuration window.

Calling Party Transformation CSS

This setting allows you to localize the calling party number on the device. Make sure that the Calling Party Transformation CSS that you choose contains the calling party transformation pattern that you want to assign to this device.

Tip Before the call occurs, the device must apply the transformation by using digit analysis. If you configure the Calling Party Transformation CSS as None, the transformation does not match and does not get applied. Ensure that you configure the Calling Party Transformation Pattern in a non-null partition that is not used for routing.

Use Device Pool Calling Party Transformation CSS

To use the Calling Party Transformation CSS that is configured in the device pool that is assigned to this device, check this check box. If you do not check this check box, the device uses the Calling Party Transformation CSS that you configured in the H.323 Gateway Configuration window.

Incoming Calling Party Settings

Tip To delete the prefixes in all incoming calling party settings at the same time, click
Clear Prefix Settings; to enter the default value for all incoming calling party settings at the same time, click
Default Prefix Settings. If the word, Default, displays in the field, Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the configuration from device pool to the gateway. If the field is blank, Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not apply any prefix.

Incoming Calling Party National Number Prefix

Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the prefix that you enter in this field, which is used to globalize the calling party number, to calling party numbers that use National for the Calling Party Numbering Type. You can enter up to 8 characters, which include digits, the international escape character (+), asterisk (*), or the pound sign (#). Alternatively, you can enter the word, Default, which means that Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the configuration from the device pool to the gateway. If the field is blank, Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not apply any prefix.

Incoming Calling Party International Number Prefix

Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the prefix that you enter in this field, which is used to globalize the calling party number, to calling party numbers that use International for the Calling Party Numbering Type. You can enter up to 8 characters, which include digits, the international escape character (+), asterisk (*), or the pound sign (#). Alternatively, you can enter the word, Default, which means that Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the configuration from the device pool to the gateway. If the field is blank, Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not apply any prefix.

Incoming Calling Party Unknown Number Prefix

Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the prefix that you enter in this field, which is used to globalize the calling party number, to calling party numbers that use Unknown for the Calling Party Numbering Type. You can enter up to 8 characters, which include digits, the international escape character (+), asterisk (*), or the pound sign (#). Alternatively, you can enter the word, Default, which means that Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the configuration from the device pool to the gateway. If the field is blank, Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not apply any prefix.

Incoming Calling Party Subscriber Number Prefix

Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the prefix that you enter in this field, which is used to globalize the calling party number, to calling party numbers that use Subscriber for the Calling Party Numbering Type. You can enter up to 8 characters, which include digits, the international escape character (+), asterisk (*), or the pound sign (#). Alternatively, you can enter the word, Default, which means that Cisco Unified Communications Manager applies the configuration from the device pool to the gateway. If the field is blank, Cisco Unified Communications Manager does not apply any prefix.

The device pool specifies a collection of properties for this device including Communications Manager Group, Date/Time Group, Region, and Calling Search Space for auto-registration of devices.

Common Device Configuration

From the drop-down list box, choose the common device configuration you want to use for this gateway. The common device configuration determines softkey template, MOH, and MLPP settings.

Media Resource Group List

This list provides a prioritized grouping of media resource groups. An application chooses the required media resource, such as a Music On Hold server, from among the available media resources according to the priority order that a Media Resource Group List defines.

Calling Search Space

From the drop-down list box, choose the appropriate calling search space. The calling search space specifies a collection of partitions that are searched to determine how a collected (originating) number should be routed.

You can configure the number of calling search spaces that display in this drop-down list box by using the Max List Box Items enterprise parameter. If more calling search spaces exist than the Max List Box Items enterprise parameter specifies, the Find button displays next to the drop-down list box. Click the Find button to display the Find and List Calling Search Space window. Find and choose a calling search space name (see the "Finding a Calling Search Space" section on page 50-1).

Choose the appropriate calling search space for the device to use when it performs automated alternate routing (AAR). The AAR calling search space specifies the collection of route partitions that are searched to determine how to route a collected (originating) number that is otherwise blocked due to insufficient bandwidth.

Location

Choose the appropriate location for this device. The location specifies the total bandwidth that is available for calls to and from this location. A location setting of None means that the locations feature does not keep track of the bandwidth that this device consumes.

AAR Group

Choose the automated alternate routing (AAR) group for this device. The AAR group provides the prefix digits that are used to route calls that are otherwise blocked due to insufficient bandwidth. An AAR group setting of None specifies that no rerouting of blocked calls will be attempted.

Network Locale

From the drop-down list box, choose the locale that is associated with the gateway. The network locale identifies a set of detailed information to support the hardware in a specific location. The network locale contains a definition of the tones and cadences that the device uses in a specific geographic area.

Note Choose only a network locale that is already installed and supported by the associated devices. The list contains all available network locales for this setting, but not all are necessarily installed. If the device is associated with a network locale that it does not support in the firmware, the device will fail to come up.

Use Trusted Relay Point

From the drop-down list box, enable or disable whether Cisco Unified Communications Manager inserts a trusted relay point (TRP) device with this media endpoint. Choose one of the following values:

•Default—If you choose this value, the device uses the Use Trusted Relay Point setting from the common device configuration with which this device associates.

•Off—Choose this value to disable the use of a TRP with this device. This setting overrides the Use Trusted Relay Point setting in the common device configuration with which this device associates.

•On—Choose this value to enable the use of a TRP with this device. This setting overrides the Use Trusted Relay Point setting in the common device configuration with which this device associates.

A Trusted Relay Point (TRP) device designates an MTP or transcoder device that is labeled as Trusted Relay Point.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager places the TRP closest to the associated endpoint device if more than one resource is needed for the endpoint (for example, a transcoder or RSVPAgent).

Choose the order in which ports are chosen. If you are not sure which port order to use, choose Top Down:

•Top Down—Selects ports in descending order, from port 1 to port 8.

•Bottom Up—Selects ports in ascending order, from port 8 to port 1.

Load Information

Enter the appropriate firmware load information for the gateway.

The value that you enter here overrides the default firmware load for this gateway type.

Transmit UTF-8 for Calling Party Name

This device uses the user locale setting of the device pool of the device to determine whether to send unicode and whether to translate received unicode information.

For the sending device, if you check this check box and the user locale setting in the device pool of the device matches the terminating phone user locale, the device sends unicode. If the user locale settings do not match, the device sends ASCII.

The receiving device translates incoming unicode characters based on the user locale setting of the device pool of the sending device. If the user locale setting matches the terminating phone user locale, the phone displays the characters.

Note The phone may display junk characters if the two ends of the trunk configure user locales that do not belong to the same language group.

Calling Party Transformation CSS

This setting allows you to localize the calling party number on the device. Make sure that the Calling Party Transformation CSS that you choose contains the calling party transformation pattern that you want to assign to this device.

Tip Before the call occurs, the device must apply the transformation by using digit analysis. If you configure the Calling Party Transformation CSS as None, the transformation does not match and does not get applied. Ensure that you configure the Calling Party Transformation Pattern in a non-null partition that is not used for routing.

Use Device Pool Calling Party Transformation CSS

To use the Calling Party Transformation CSS that is configured in the device pool that is assigned to this device, check this check box. If you do not check this check box, the device uses the Calling Party Transformation CSS that you configured in the Gateway Configuration window.

Multilevel Precedence and Preemption (MLPP) Information

MLPP Domain

From the drop-down list box, choose an MLPP domain to associate with this device. If you leave the value <None>, this device inherits its MLPP domain from the value that was set for the device pool of the device. If the device pool does not have an MLPP Domain setting, this device inherits its MLPP Domain from the value that was set for the MLPP Domain Identifier enterprise parameter.

The gateway manufacturer specifies the model-specific fields under product-specific configuration. Because they are dynamically configured, they can change without notice.

To view field descriptions and help for product-specific configuration items, click the "?" information icon to the right of the Product Specific Configuration heading to display help in a popup dialog box.

If you need more information, refer to the documentation for the specific gateway that you are configuring or contact the manufacturer.

Cisco VG248 Gateway Configuration Settings

Enter the last 10 digits of the Media Access Control (MAC) address for the Cisco VG248.

Only one MAC address exists for the Cisco VG248 Analog Phone Gateway, but Cisco Unified Communications Manager requires unique MAC addresses for all devices. When only 10 digits of the MAC address are entered, Cisco Unified Communications Manager can use the MAC address for the gateway and append additional information to it to create the MAC addresses for the VGC phones.

The conversion of the MAC address for each device occurs by adding the two-digit port number to the end of the MAC address (to the right of the number) and adding VGC at the beginning of the MAC address.

Cisco IOS SCCP Gateway Configuration Settings

Enter the last 10 digits of the Media Access Control (MAC) address for the gateway. Use the MAC address of the interface that the sccp local IOS command specifies on the gateway. Valid characters include the digits 0 through 9 and the uppercase characters A through F.

The conversion of the MAC address for each device occurs by adding the three-digit mapping of the slot/subunit/port to the end of the MAC address (to the right of the number).

EXAMPLE

MAC Address for the gateway is

0006D7E5C7

The MAC address in Cisco Unified Communications Manager is

0006D7E5C7281

where 281 is the three-digit mapping of the
slot/subunit/port.

The values 2,8 and 1 can be hex digits and each do not necessarily correspond to
slot, subunit and port values.

The system inserts the following two-character strings before the MAC address to indicate the phone device types:

•BR—BRI phone

•AN—Analog phone

The system also inserts SKIGW for the gateway name.

Description

Cisco Unified Communications Manager automatically provides this information by adding SKIGW immediately in front of the MAC address. You can override the description.

A Cisco Unified Communications Manager redundancy group includes a prioritized list of up to three Cisco Unified Communications Managers. The first Cisco Unified Communications Manager in the list serves as the primary Cisco Unified Communications Manager. If the primary Cisco Unified Communications Manager is not available or fails, the gateway attempts to connect with the next Cisco Unified Communications Manager in the list, and so on.

Configured Slots, VICS and Endpoints

Note You must specify the beginning port number for some VICs. For example, if the VIC in Subunit 0 begins at 0 and has two ports (0 and 1), then the VIC in Subunit 1 must begin at a port number greater than 1 and have two ports (2 and 3 or 4 and 5).

Note The correct number of slots displays for each model of SCCP gateway.

The gateway manufacturer specifies the model-specific fields under product-specific configuration. Because they are dynamically configured, they can change without notice.

To view field descriptions and help for product-specific configuration items, click the "?" information icon to the right of the Product Specific Configuration heading to display help in a popup dialog box.

If you need more information, refer to the documentation for the specific gateway that you are configuring or contact the manufacturer.

•To create a single port, choose the same number in the Beginning Port Number and Ending Port Number fields.

•To add all available ports, choose All Ports for both the Beginning Port Number and Ending Port Number fields.

Port Details

Port Direction

Choose the direction of calls that pass through this port:

•Inbound—Use for incoming calls only.

•Outbound—Use for outgoing calls.

•Bothways—Use for inbound and outbound calls (default).

Audio Signal Adjustment into IP Network

This field specifies the gain or loss that is applied to the received audio signal relative to the port application type.

Note Improper gain setting may cause audio echo. Use caution when you are adjusting this setting.

Audio Signal Adjustment from IP Network

This field specifies the gain or loss that is applied to the transmitted audio signal relative to the port application type.

Note Improper gain setting may cause audio echo. Use caution when you are adjusting this setting.

Prefix DN

Enter the prefix digits that are appended to the digits that this gateway receives on incoming calls.

The Cisco Unified Communications Manager adds prefix digits after it truncates the number in accordance with the Num Digits setting.

You can enter the international escape character +.

Num Digits

Enter the number of significant digits to collect, from 0 to 32.

Cisco Unified Communications Manager counts significant digits from the right (last digit) of the number that is called.

Use this field for the processing of incoming calls and to indicate the number of digits starting from the last digit of the called number that are used to route calls that are coming into the PRI span. See Prefix DN.

Expected Digits

Enter the number of digits that are expected on the inbound side of the trunk. For this rarely used field, leave zero as the default value if you are unsure.

The gateway manufacturer specifies the model-specific fields under product-specific configuration. Because they are dynamically configured, they can change without notice.

To view field descriptions and help for product-specific configuration items, click the "?" information icon to the right of the Product Specific Configuration heading to display help in a popup dialog box.

If you need more information, refer to the documentation for the specific gateway that you are configuring or contact the manufacturer.

The gateway manufacturer specifies the model-specific fields under product-specific configuration. Because they are dynamically configured, they can change without notice.

To view field descriptions and help for product-specific configuration items, click the "?" information icon to the right of the Product Specific Configuration heading to display help in a popup dialog box.

If you need more information, refer to the documentation for the specific gateway that you are configuring or contact the manufacturer.

The gateway manufacturer specifies the model-specific fields under product-specific configuration. Because they are dynamically configured, they can change without notice.

To view field descriptions and help for product-specific configuration items, click the "?" information icon to the right of the Product Specific Configuration heading to display help in a popup dialog box.

If you need more information, refer to the documentation for the specific gateway that you are configuring or contact the manufacturer.

•To create a single port, choose the same number in the Beginning Port Number and Ending Port Number fields.

•To add all available ports, choose All Ports for both the Beginning Port Number and Ending Port Number fields.

Port Details

Port Direction

Choose the direction of calls that pass through this port:

•Inbound—Use for incoming calls only.

•Outbound—Use for outgoing calls.

•Both Ways—Use for inbound and outbound calls.

Calling Party Selection

Any outbound call on a gateway can send directory number information. Choose which directory number is sent:

•Originator—Send the directory number of the calling device.

•First Redirect Number—Send the directory number of the redirecting device.

•Last Redirect Number—Send the directory number of the last device to redirect the call.

•First Redirect Number (External)—Send the directory number of the first redirecting device with the external phone mask applied.

•Last Redirect Number (External)—Send the directory number of the last redirecting device with the external phone mask applied.

Caller ID Type

Choose the caller ID type:

•ANI—Choose this type to use the Asynchronous Network Interface (ANI) caller ID type.

•DNIS—Choose this type to use the Dialed Number Identification Service (DNIS) caller ID type.

Caller ID DN

Enter the pattern that you want to use for calling line ID, from 0 to 24 digits.

For example, in North America:

•555XXXX = Variable calling line ID, where X equals an extension number. The CO appends the number with the area code if you do not specify it.

•5555000 = Fixed calling line ID, where you want the Corporate number to be sent instead of the exact extension from which the call is placed. The CO appends the number with the area code if you do not specify it.

You can also enter the international escape character +.

Prefix DN

Enter the prefix digits that are appended to the called party number on incoming calls.

The Cisco Unified Communications Manager adds prefix digits after first truncating the number in accordance with the Num Digits setting.

You can enter the international escape character +.

Num Digits

Choose the number of significant digits to collect, from 0 to 32. Cisco Unified Communications Manager counts significant digits from the right (last digit) of the number that is called.

Use this field if you check the Sig Digits check box. Use this field for the processing of incoming calls and to indicate the number of digits starting from the last digit of the called number that are used to route calls that are coming into the PRI span. See Prefix DN and Sig Digits.

Expected Digits

Enter the number of digits that are expected on the inbound side of the trunk. If you are unsure, leave zero as the default value for this rarely used field.

The gateway manufacturer specifies the model-specific fields under product-specific configuration. Because they are dynamically configured, they can change without notice.

To view field descriptions and help for product-specific configuration items, click the "?" information icon to the right of the Product Specific Configuration heading to display help in a popup dialog box.

If you need more information, refer to the documentation for the specific gateway that you are configuring or contact the manufacturer.

Finding Specific Gateways

Because you might have hundreds of gateways in your network, Cisco Unified Communications Manager lets you use specific criteria to locate specific gateways. Use the following procedure to find specific gateways.

Note During your work in a browser session, Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration retains your gateway search preferences. If you navigate to other menu items and return to this menu item, Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration retains your gateway search preferences until you modify your search or close the browser.

Procedure

Step 1 Choose Device > Gateway.

The Find and List Gateway window displays. Records from an active (prior) query may also display in the window.

Step 2 To find all records in the database, ensure the dialog box is empty; go to Step 3.

To filter or search records

•From the first drop-down list box, choose a search parameter.

•From the second drop-down list box, choose a search pattern.

•Specify the appropriate search text, if applicable.

Note To add additional search criteria, click the + button. When you add criteria, the system searches for a record that matches all criteria that you specify. To remove criteria, click the - button to remove the last added criterion or click the Clear Filter button to remove all added search criteria.

Step 3 Click Find.

All matching records display. You can change the number of items that display on each page by choosing a different value from the Rows per Page drop-down list box.

Note You can delete multiple records from the database by checking the check boxes next to the appropriate record and clicking Delete Selected. You can delete all configurable records for this selection by clicking Select All and then clicking Delete Selected.

Step 4 From the list of records that display, click the link for the record that you want to view.

Note To reverse the sort order, click the up or down arrow, if available, in the list header.

Using Dependency Records

Gateways and ports use a variety of configuration information such as partitions, device pools, and directory numbers. Before updating or deleting gateways or ports, you can find configuration information about that gateway and port by using the Dependency Records link. To access the link, choose Dependency Records from the Related Links drop-down list box and click Go. For more information about this link, see the "Dependency Records" appendix.

Deleting Gateways

Complete the following steps to delete a gateway from Cisco Unified Communications Manager.

Before You Begin

If you try to delete a gateway that a route group is using, Cisco Unified Communications Manager displays a message. To find out which route groups are using the gateway, choose Dependency Records from the Related Links drop-down list box in the Gateway Configuration window and click Go. If the dependency records are not enabled for the system, the dependency records summary window displays a message. For more information about dependency records, see the "Accessing Dependency Records" section on page A-2. Before deleting a gateway that is currently in use, you must perform either or both of the following tasks:

Step 4 Check the check box next to the gateway that you want to reset.

Step 5 Click Reset Selected.

The Device Reset window displays.

Step 6 Click one of the following choices:

•Restart—Restarts a device without shutting it down.

•Reset—Shuts down a device and brings it back up.

•Close—Returns to the previous window without performing any action.

Note Restarting or resetting an H.323 gateway does not physically restart/reset the gateway; it only reinitializes the configuration that was loaded by Cisco Unified Communications Manager. When you reset any other gateway type, Cisco Unified Communications Manager automatically drops the calls that are using the gateway. When you restart any other gateway type, Cisco Unified Communications Manager attempts to preserve the calls that are using the gateway.